How to Make Kid-Friendly Ground Beef Stew - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few meals more comforting and satisfying than a hearty stew, and when it comes to feeding the whole family, a good old-fashioned ground beef stew is a surefire winner. It's a versatile dish that can be customized to suit almost any taste, and it's a great way to get some extra veggies into your kids' diets. Plus, with just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and nutritious meal that the whole family will love.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ¼ medium head cabbage, cut into chunks
  • 1 small head broccoli, cut into florets
  • 2 medium potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 cup baby carrots
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 (46 fluid ounce) bottle vegetable juice (such as V8®)
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  • Transfer ground beef to the bottom of a slow cooker. Layer cabbage, broccoli, potatoes, onion, carrots, and peas, one by one, on top of the meat. Pour vegetable juice over top. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and cook until vegetables are tender, 6 to 8 hours on Low, gently stirring after a few hours of cooking.
  • Nutrition

    281 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 47mg
    • Sodium: 551mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 119mg
    • Calcium: 85mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1087mg